The Armenian Genocide: A Century of Sorrow

This event is co-sponsored by Mastrapa Consultants and Political Developments Research Center.Please contact sdwyer@iwp.edu with any questions about this event.

One hundred years ago, the historical persecution of Armenian Christians by Ottoman Turks culminated in the first holocaust of the twentieth century. During nearly a decade of execution, deportation, kidnap, and rape, over two million Armenian, Assyrian and Greek lives were lost. The victors confiscated and looted vast properties. They destroyed churches and Islamicized orphans. The descendants of survivors can be found around the world today. Some have only recently discovered their Armenian origins. A small group of brave Turks have called for an admission of these crimes against humanity. Without a just resolution, the Armenian Genocide will haunt generations to come.

2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Speakers will discuss Turkey's role in world politics, hidden Armenians in Turkey, and unresolved issues such as property confiscation and restitution. The French documentary Turkey, the Legacy of Silence will debut on the East Coast at this event.